NOT MINE - but I have the honor of sharing this piece of new history....

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11-04-2015, 06:21 PM

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csharp

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Oh my, Oh my, Oh my, simply amazing, thanks for sharing so we can all enjoy!!

11-04-2015, 06:41 PM

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SteveH

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When the pictures appeared in my inbox (with NO proper warning) I really caught my breath... Heather turned and asked if I was ok, I am sure I mumbled something clever.... (like uh...hu..)

EDIT: confession: The title of the email was "I am sorry to do this to you.."

11-04-2015, 09:08 PM

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Jeanette Frantz

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Thank you, Steve. The machine is beautiful because of the history it represents. It is so rare, that I would be afraid to use it if I owned it! (Not even remotely possible!)

Jeanette

11-05-2015, 04:46 AM

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ThayerRags

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I can't think of anything to say that hasn't already been said. Wow. Thanks for sharing.

CD in Oklahoma

11-05-2015, 05:35 AM

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AlvaStitcher

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That is an absolutely amazing machine. My oh my, how they have changed over the years! Wonder what it's worth is today. Any quesses?

11-05-2015, 06:01 AM

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Gerbie

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Thanks Steve H for sharing the pictures and this bit of history. I am not a collector, but I always enjoy reading about the beginnings of our sewing machines. The old machines are so neat to look at and it is just amazing to see how machines have changed so much.

11-05-2015, 06:47 AM

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SewMachines

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What a stunning machine! No words for how amazing of a find that is!

I think one of my favorite things about the early machines is that many had their own unique engineering designs to try to avoid patent infringement and make the 'next best thing'.

Thank you for sharing, Steve!

Suzanne

11-05-2015, 07:05 AM

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OurWorkbench

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Originally Posted by SteveH

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Just wow..... I hope folks don't mind me sharing this.

Of course, we don't mind. Thank you for ALL you contribute to this board. Would any of the later machines fit that treadle?

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Originally Posted by SteveH

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This machine was not a very good machine. It was expensive and difficult to operate. The legend is (because I cannot currently find documentation to prove it) that Singer knew this and to protect his future reputation, he offered a 100% trade-in value to owners when the new "Letter A" machine came out. Singer tried to collect all of them back and he destroyed them. Melted them down...

Kind of gives a historical beginning of the concept of "cash for clunkers." Glad that at least a few these true antiques survived. It is unfortunate that Singer did that and repeated it later. My uncle witnessed Singer dealer "trade-ins" being destroyed, but I don't remember when he said that was.

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.